The day after I took these photos the mad pruner, pruned the heck out of this bush and I loaded up all my vases, mason jars and pitchers with the long lasting lovely lilac scent.
It remains to be seen if I get any blooms at all next year.

Friday, May 27, 2011

This is Dan and Vicky. Dan is my nephew. Dan is my first nephew to get married (I have 9). Dan and Vicky's wedding was the reason Hubby and I were back in the Chicago area last weekend. It was a lovely wedding and an awesome reception.

Speaking of reception, I had been so looking forward to the wedding cake. I know, I know but I didn't cheat on my diet for a whole week just so I could indulge in ...yum...wedding cake.
Imagine my surprise when Vicky announced that there was not to be the traditional cake and all the cutting, face smashing etc. *sigh* Then they brought out individual...see below

Chocolate Souffle with Creme Anglaise
prepared by Scott Jambrosek, Sous Chef at La Sardine
Vicky works there and this is her favorite dessert.

Forget about cake, I'm with her.
She will forever be my favorite niece-in-law (especially if she can get the recipe for me)

Oh yeah, they had a late night Ice Cream Sundae Bar too! A little bit of fat, carb and calorie heaven.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

This lovely spot was taken last week on a mini trip back to the Chicago suburbs where hubby and I grew up. This spot is in Morton Arboretum. We used to spend a great deal of time there when we were in high school and I had daydreams about getting married on the little hill overlooking this lake pond. Didn't happen but the spot still holds fond memories 39 years later.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

seems like I've been waiting forever for this lilac bush to get to full, heavenly scented, glorious bloom. It's still not there but close and of course I'm leaving the homestead for a looonng weekend.
that's the way it goes....the sun has finally makes an appearance for more that 2 days in a row (see blue sky peaking through the bush?) and my long awaited lilac will bloom while I'm gone. *sigh*

Sunday, May 8, 2011

This is my Lilac Bush. Today.
Today is May 8th.
Mother's Day. BTW.
My only daughter's birthday is May 11th.
Every year this bush is in full bloom by May 11th.
I'll be shooting the progress every day.
Think the bloom will make it?